Event overview
Official programme commemorating the 400th year anniversary of the deaths of Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare.
The Directing Department students of the Shanghai Theatre Academy have reimagined Shakespeare's comedy, As You Like It, by setting it in 1920's China rather than 16th century France. They are directed by former Principal of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Nicholas Barter, who has served as the Artistic Director of The Unicorn Theatre for Children, winning awards for both his directing and producing. This is a complete retelling of a classic story as the students have included elements of Chinese history, such as traditional Chinese etiquette, classical music, and popular costumes of the time in their staging of the play.
The 1920’s was a time of significant change in China: the country’s cultural identity began to shift as foreign influences meant the Chinese people observed different customs and modes of dress. Similarly, As You Like It is a play about change: Rosalind’s world takes on a new form as she is banished from the familiarity of the court to the wildness of the woodland in the Forest of Arden. She too changes herself, disguised as a boy called Ganymede. In a complete retelling of a classic story, the students have included elements of Chinese history, such as traditional Chinese etiquette, classical music, and popular costumes of the time.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2016 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
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